Planning

Sexual Health Service

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 08:18

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by St Helens Council focuses on the commissioning of the St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service, categorized under health services within the services procurement category. This process is in the planning stage as of April 2026, with future notices expected by 28th May 2026. Located in the region of UKC, specifically in St Helens, the procurement is guided by legal framework CELEX 32014L0024 and is covered by the GPA. This tender involves a significant investment of £165,994,503, signalling a robust opportunity for relevant service providers.

Businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering sexual and reproductive health solutions, are well-positioned to compete for this tender. The procurement seeks providers capable of delivering comprehensive SRH services, aiming to reduce unplanned pregnancies and increase access to various contraceptive methods. Companies with expertise in providing inclusive and accessible health information, and those capable of offering psychosexual therapy services, stand to benefit significantly. With the backing of a regional authority, this tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth and diversification in public health service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sexual Health Service

Notice Description

We intend to commission services relating to St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service under PSR - Most Suitable Provider SRH services: * clear, accessible, and up-to-date information, available in a range of formats, about services providing contraception, sexual and reproductive health services for the whole population, including preventative information targeted at those at highest risk of poor sexual health, * increased uptake of effective methods of contraception, including rapid access to the full range of contraceptive methods (including LARC) for all age groups, * a reduction in unplanned pregnancies (all ages), as evidenced by teenage conception and abortion rates, * Timely access to psychosexual therapies where required/referred.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We intend to commission services relating to St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service under PSR - Most Suitable Provider SRH services: * clear, accessible, and up-to-date information, available in a range of formats, about services providing contraception, sexual and reproductive health services for the whole population, including preventative information targeted at those at highest risk of poor sexual health, * increased uptake of effective methods of contraception, including rapid access to the full range of contraceptive methods (including LARC) for all age groups, * a reduction in unplanned pregnancies (all ages), as evidenced by teenage conception and abortion rates, * Timely access to psychosexual therapies where required/referred.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031717-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,994,503 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

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